Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology – Dr. Mike Ribble
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Digital citizenship image. [Online] https://www.fractuslearning.com/2014/09/09/digital-citizenship-poster/ [Accessed: 29 February 2017]
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There are 9 Elements:
1. Digital Access
It is "The full electronic participation in Society" (Ribble,2011)
2. Digital Commerce
Is defined as the "electronic selling and buying of goods and services" through digital
channels (Digiteen, [s.a.]). Here the key differentiator is 'digital channels'.
channels (Digiteen, [s.a.]). Here the key differentiator is 'digital channels'.
3. Digital Communication
According to Ribble,(2011) digital communication “is the electronic exchange of
information”. Essentially it is communication that has been encoded electronically to
facilitate the transmission for exchange, allowing it to be stored and / or processed by
computers.
information”. Essentially it is communication that has been encoded electronically to
facilitate the transmission for exchange, allowing it to be stored and / or processed by
computers.
4. Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find,
evaluate, create and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical
skills (Digital Literacy Defined, ALA. [s.a.]).
5. Digital Etiquette
evaluate, create and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical
skills (Digital Literacy Defined, ALA. [s.a.]).
5. Digital Etiquette
Digital etiquette, or netiquette as it is sometimes referred to, is a basic set of rules
pertaining to behaviour that needs to be followed to ensure the Internet is better for all
users. Basically it means “the use of good manners in online communication such as
email, forums, blogs, and social networking sites” (Digital Citizenship, Auburn
University. [s.a.]).
6. Digital Law
pertaining to behaviour that needs to be followed to ensure the Internet is better for all
users. Basically it means “the use of good manners in online communication such as
email, forums, blogs, and social networking sites” (Digital Citizenship, Auburn
University. [s.a.]).
6. Digital Law
Digital law is “defined as the electronic responsibility for actions, deeds which is either
ethical or unethical” (Digiteen,2014).
ethical or unethical” (Digiteen,2014).
7. Digital Rights and Responsibilities
Digital rights and responsibilities are the "privileges and freedom extended to all digital
technology users, and the behavioural expectations that come with them"
(Ribble & Bailey, 2007).
technology users, and the behavioural expectations that come with them"
(Ribble & Bailey, 2007).
8. Digital Health and Wellness
According to Ribble (2011) the definition of Digital Health and Wellness is: "Physical
and psychological well being in a digital technological world."
and psychological well being in a digital technological world."
9. Digital Security
"Digital security refers to ensuring the ability to use digital information and information
systems without interference, disruption, unauthorised access or data collection"
(Security in-a-Box, [s.a.]). Ribble (2011) defines it as the "electronic precautions to
Ribble (2011) defines it as the “electronic precautions to guarantee digital safety”
(digital citizenship, [s.a.]).
References:
Digital Citizenship Module Manual 2016 (First Edition: 2015)
systems without interference, disruption, unauthorised access or data collection"
(Security in-a-Box, [s.a.]). Ribble (2011) defines it as the "electronic precautions to
Ribble (2011) defines it as the “electronic precautions to guarantee digital safety”
(digital citizenship, [s.a.]).
References:
Digital Citizenship Module Manual 2016 (First Edition: 2015)
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